It was the last day of the final examination in a college.On the steps of building, a group of engineering students were waiting for the last exam.On their faces was confidence.
They knew the exam would be easy.The professor(a teacher at a college)had said they could bring any books or notes during the test.
Right after they came into the classroom.The professor handed out the papers.There were only five questions on it.
Three hours passed.Then the professor began to collect the papers.The students no longer looked confident.On their faces was nervous expression.The professor watched the worried faces before him, and then asked,“How many of you have completed all five questions?”No hand was raised.“How many of you have answered four?”Still no hands.“Three?Two?”The students moved restlessly in their seats.“One, then?Certainly somebody has finished one.”But the class kept silent.The professor said,“That is exactly what I expected.I just want to make you know clearly that even though you have completed four years of engineering.There are still many things about the subject you don't know.These questions you could not answer are common in everyday practice.”Then, smiling, he added,“You will all pass this course, your education has just begun.”
The years have obscured the name of this professor, but not the lesson he taught.
(1)
Why did the students think the exam was easy at first?
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A.
Because it was their last exam in the college.
B.
Because they knew there were only five questions.
C.
Because they thought they were clever and talented.
D.
Because they were allowed to bring any books and notes during the text.
(2)
What does the underlined word“obscured”mean in the last paragraph?
Good afternoon.Welcome to England.We hope that your visit will be a pleasant one.Today I'd like to tell you something about a few of our laws.
The first one is about drinking.Now you may not buy wine in this country if you are under 18 years of age,nor may your friends buy it for you.
The second one,noise.Enjoy yourselves by yourself,but don't make unnecessary noise,especially at night.We ask you to respect other people who may wish you be quiet.
The third one,crossing the road.Be careful.The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country.Use pedestrian crossing (人行横道) and don't take any chances when crossing the road.
My next point is about rubbish.It isn't lawful to drop rubbish in the street.When you have something to throw away,please put it in your pocket and take it home,or put it in a dustbin.
Finally,smoking.It is against the law to buy cigarettes if you are less than 16 years of age.
I'd like to finish by saying that if you need any kinds of help,you should contact the police.They will be glad to help you.You can call,write or go to ask any policemen.
(1)
Who do you think is most likely to make the speech?
A.A guide. B.A person who makes laws.
C.A teacher. D.An English officer.
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(2)
How many laws are discussed in the speech?
A.Four. B.Three. C.Six. D.Five.
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(3)
The main purpose (目的) of this speech is to ______.
A.tell people that those above 18 can drink and smoke in England
B.declare (宣布) the different laws in England
C.give advice to the travelers in England
D.warn people against going to England
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(4)
The underlined word“contact”in the last paragraph means“______”.
A.keep up B.go to see C.make a call to D.bring trouble
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(5)
From the passage we can learn______.
A.in England,if you are under 18 years of age,you can't buy wine,but your friends can buy it for you
B.you may not buy cigarettes unless you are above 16 years of age
C.because the traffic moves on the left side of the road,you must use the pedestrian crossing when crossing the road